DMB Cover Bands

DmbFanJason · Post by **DmbFanJason** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 11:29 pm

Who do you think is the best Dave Matthews cover band??...I would probably have to say DMCB, although it seems like he hits the guitar too hard or fast or something...I also catch him playing things slightly off too...If you don't know what I am talking about, go here if ya got time...peace out.

http://www.dmblinks.com/links/Tribute_Bands/

StarSlight · Post by **StarSlight** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 11:37 pm

There's a DMB tribute band that's played around here called One Sweet World, and they're pretty good.

DmbFanJason · Post by **DmbFanJason** » Sat Oct 05, 2002 11:43 pm

I have heard them, but you should check out DMCB, I think they are better. Some of the cover bands I just laugh at, but hey, at least they are in a band right?!

c_tietze · Post by **c_tietze** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:56 am

Yeah I have a question about OSW, clearly they are very good musicians but if you're going to "do" a cover band project and not just cover the songs but the attempt to create the same vibe as DMB why not then try to sing like Dave Matthews instead of singing like oneself?

I don't understand why the lead singer doesn't attempt to sing like Dave? Am I missing the point here?

littlefriend · Post by **littlefriend** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:05 pm

Perhaps they want to refrain from crossing the line into creepy or obsessive.

a1075dd63aa12 · Post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:11 pm

bah never been impressed by any of them. i dont care for most tribute bands.

Taylor2885 · Post by **Taylor2885** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:12 pm

And usually when you "try" to sing like dave, or any singer for that matter, it comes out sounding horrible (trying to sound like dave often comes off as sounding like kermit the frog). Using your natural voice the way it's intended to sound is usually the best route

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:59 pm

the one i was going to play for two step, has an amazing drummer, saxaphonist, and bassist. the others are good but those three are insane. however, the drummer sings and he's not a very good singer.

pjdk28 · Post by **pjdk28** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:33 am

anyone heard tripping billies? pretty good

Easy E · Post by **Easy E** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:51 pm

c_tietze wrote:Yeah I have a question about OSW, clearly they are very good musicians but if you're going to "do" a cover band project and not just cover the songs but the attempt to create the same vibe as DMB why not then try to sing like Dave Matthews instead of singing like oneself?

I don't understand why the lead singer doesn't attempt to sing like Dave? Am I missing the point here?

excellent use of the search function!

c_tietze · Post by **c_tietze** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:52 pm

i just don't get it, why try so hard to copy/re-create DMB's music and then sing in your own voice, it's like DMB with a replacement singer, that's just awkward

worse than tribute acts are tribute acts that demand a lot of shit in their rider like they are actual rockstars, like dudes, let me get this straight, you want a $$ guarantee, water, booze, food, a hotel room, etc. and you didn't even write the music?! wtf?!

c_tietze · Post by **c_tietze** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:53 pm

Easy E wrote:
c_tietze wrote:Yeah I have a question about OSW, clearly they are very good musicians but if you're going to "do" a cover band project and not just cover the songs but the attempt to create the same vibe as DMB why not then try to sing like Dave Matthews instead of singing like oneself?

I don't understand why the lead singer doesn't attempt to sing like Dave? Am I missing the point here?

excellent use of the search function!

This thread is about DMB Tribute Bands.

Nice shades btw.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:10 pm

c_tietze wrote:i just don't get it, why try so hard to copy/re-create DMB's music and then sing in your own voice, it's like DMB with a replacement singer, that's just awkward

worse than tribute acts are tribute acts that demand a lot of shit in their rider like they are actual rockstars, like dudes, let me get this straight, you want a $$ guarantee, water, booze, food, a hotel room, etc. and you didn't even write the music?! wtf?!

they make more money than most bands who play originals

Easy E · Post by **Easy E** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:16 pm

c_tietze wrote:
Easy E wrote:
c_tietze wrote:Yeah I have a question about OSW, clearly they are very good musicians but if you're going to "do" a cover band project and not just cover the songs but the attempt to create the same vibe as DMB why not then try to sing like Dave Matthews instead of singing like oneself?

I don't understand why the lead singer doesn't attempt to sing like Dave? Am I missing the point here?

excellent use of the search function!
Dick, this thread is about DMB Tribute Bands.

Nice shades btw.

i was being sincere

tbillie41 · Post by **tbillie41** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:57 pm

pjdk28 wrote:anyone heard tripping billies? pretty good

i think there were two DMB tribute/cover bands called tripping billies. I saw one at harpers ferry in Allston (Boston), MA a few years ago and they were damn good. The singer even looked a little like dave, it was creepy.